Twins
Twins

Twins

1999Movie75 minPortuguese

Identical twins Iara and Marilena like to play games and deceive men by pretending to be each other. But when they fall in love with the same man, a rivalry with devastating and horrifying consequences begins.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a controversial scientific experiment, six genetically diverse men are brought together, but when a deadly virus is unleashed, they must overcome their differences and work together to survive. The experiment's sole survivor, the highly intelligent but socially awkward Julius, must then find his long-lost fraternal twin brother, Vincent, a small-time con artist, to discover the truth about their origins and prevent the virus from spreading.

Critical Reception

Twins was a box office success, grossing over $216 million worldwide, but received mixed reviews from critics. While the premise and the comedic chemistry between Schwarzenegger and DeVito were often praised, many found the plot convoluted and the blend of comedy and action uneven. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed the film's unique concept and star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its novel premise and the contrasting performances of its leads.
  • Criticized for its inconsistent tone, mixing comedy with sci-fi and action elements.
  • Seen as a crowd-pleaser despite its narrative flaws.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Twins' to be an entertaining and humorous film, appreciating the comedic pairing of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito and the film's lighthearted approach to its science-fiction premise. Some viewers pointed out plot holes or found certain aspects predictable, but overall, the audience response was positive.

Fun Fact

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who play genetically identical twins, are not only a year apart in age but are also of different ethnicities in real life; Schwarzenegger is Austrian and DeVito is Italian-American. This casting choice was a deliberate comedic element of the film.

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